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Keep your laptop protected and easy to access when you use one of these carry-on suitcases.
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We tried out 166 carry-on suitcases and picked out our favorites with laptop compartments for this article.
We also dropped them off tables and hit them with baseball bats to test durability.
We love the high-quality materials and intuitive design of the Carl Friedrik The Carry-on X suitcase.
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The aluminum locking mechanism for the main compartment keeps your belongings secure as well.
During our tests, it took some time to figure outhowto remove the laptop sleeve.
Other highlights include the twin strap compression system and hidden laundry bag inside.
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It’s on the heavier side, especially considering how small it is.
It was a tight squeeze, so we recommendusing packing cubesto keep everything neat.
We found the handle to be a bit flimsy.
Everything will stay secured thanks to the TSA-approved lock, too.
Its zippers and wheels could glide smoother.
There’s also a charging port as an extra bonus.
Its zippers don’t execute the smoothest.
This expandable version of the popular Monos Carry-on Pro is one of our favorite new pieces from Monos.
It wont fit in the overhead bins of a smaller aircraft.
We noticed that the compression straps helped with packing puffier clothes.
We also loved that the polycarbonate siding kept this bag light and helped prevent dings and dents.
so that keep the exterior in tip-top shape, we wouldnt recommend checking this bag.
It’s heavy for a carry-on.
Away recently launched a hardside/softside hybrid featuring a durable polycarbonate shell and a water-resistant nylon front zippered pocket.
The interior material is lower quality than other models, and the wheels are not always easy to maneuver.
Its one of the more lightweight bags we tested, and it’s durable as well.
These pieces are quality options but had something holding them back.
Using the testing insights, we curated a list of the best carry-on suitcases with laptop compartments.
Pay attention to all of the different pockets and other features like zipper access and padding.
You’ll also want to ensure that your laptop fits into the pocket the way you want it to.
check that to measure well beforehand ifyou choose to use an additional case.
This article will be updated a the T+L team tests even more carry-ons with separate laptop compartments.
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